Saguaro compilation by 0rest4wicked

Photography • Flowers/Plants • posted on Apr 21, 2012

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Thanks for all the requests. Took me by surprise as did an illness the last six days. Feeling better and put together a few scanned Matte finished photos into a small compilation. Have seen a collage feature in CS5 somewhere in my perusing the many menus, but was unable to find it this evening. These images really make me appreciate the multi-point focus on today's DSLR...LOL! Mind you this was but a 0-180mm zoom, so it was a rather limited lens and with the height of the cacti detail is lacking a bit. Many come to pollinate this giant. From flying insects(left image), to moths, bats, and even birds. The Gila Woodpecker in the right image has no trouble being supported by these sturdy stalks. After the blooms have past, a maroon colored fruit forms. This fruit is harvested and simmered for several hours until it is a syrup. The syrup is filtered of seeds and pulps, and can now be used as syrup, or made into candies. Nothing goes to waste, the seeds, pulp and syrup are used to make jellies and jams. To the kind souls that leave their mark whether a comment, rating, or save the image as a fav, you are very much appreciated, thank you!!! Thank you all that viewed the last image below.

"Saguaro, budding"

Comments (27)

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0rest4wicked

1:21AM | Sat, 21 April 2012

Well the full view is worth a look. Never know when uploading. :~) A great weekend to all!

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blinkings

1:26AM | Sat, 21 April 2012

Try THIS mate!

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mgtcs

1:27AM | Sat, 21 April 2012

Enchanting image my friend, amazing lighting and POV! Well done!

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durleybeachbum

2:29AM | Sat, 21 April 2012

So interesting and definitely worth the fullsize.

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jayfar

2:40AM | Sat, 21 April 2012

Super pics and even better in zoom. Well put together Dana.

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bimm3d

3:35AM | Sat, 21 April 2012

wonderful plants and photos!!

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dakotabluemoon

6:03AM | Sat, 21 April 2012

Very interesting and this is something i have never seen i know they bloom but never knew u could eat stuff from them they are majestic in size and beautiful to look at.

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dochtersions

8:45AM | Sat, 21 April 2012

Such a beautiful 'skyline', and a fantastic presentation here, Dana.

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bobrgallegos

9:36AM | Sat, 21 April 2012

Wonderful collection of succulants!

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Faemike55

9:38AM | Sat, 21 April 2012

Cool images and interesting information glad you're feeling better

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Flint_Hawk

10:07AM | Sat, 21 April 2012

These are so amazing! I'm glad you are feeling better!

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drifterlee

10:20AM | Sat, 21 April 2012

Funny looking cacti. They look like they have warts on them. Cool shots!

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bebopdlx

10:35AM | Sat, 21 April 2012

Nice work

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Kindredsoul

10:58AM | Sat, 21 April 2012

interesting plants

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JaneEden

2:51PM | Sat, 21 April 2012

Truly amazing photo, what beautiful flowers bloom on top of this prickly characters, hugs Jane xx

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alida

4:11PM | Sat, 21 April 2012

men tries to make the best of nature:even from prickly creatures he obtains good products

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jocko500

5:59PM | Sat, 21 April 2012

cool shots

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m_j_s

6:27PM | Sat, 21 April 2012

A lovely set of captures Dana!

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npauling

8:36PM | Sat, 21 April 2012

Amazing shots of this cactus it looks so majestic but lethal with the spikes. I'm wondering if you were looking for CollageIt which is a free, and easy to use collage maker. I hope your health continues to improve.

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